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Tree Removal Questions, Placerville
Here's what callers ask most often. Got a different one? Call (530) 316-5144.
About us
What happens when I call?
A real person answers. We ask about the trees and your address, hunt for a nearby pro, and lock in a visit. Pricing happens on site, by the pro.
Who actually cuts the tree?
An independent local pro. We're just the phone line out front.
Will calling you cost me?
Nope. Both the call and our search are free.
City, county and permit stuff
How do I know if I'm in the city or the county?
Ring City Hall, (530) 642-5200, and give them your street address. Lots of homes with a Placerville address sit outside the city line.
Which oak species fall under the county chapter?
Natives: think blue, valley, black and interior live oak, among others. It applies on private, unincorporated land up to 4,000 feet. More on our permit page.
Is the county fire clearing rule the same as the city's?
Pretty close. Each wants 100 feet of defensible space. After an inspection, the county may require as much as 300. See both rule sets together on our defensible space page.
Dead and burned trees
How fast do beetle-killed pines go downhill?
Quickly. One season can be enough to kill an infested tree, UC IPM says. Falling limbs come next.
Should I wait to cut a burned tree?
Out in the open, UC ANR suggests giving it a growing season or more. Hanging over a roof or road? Have it checked right away.
Can I get help with the bill?
Possibly. A cost-share program for hazardous trees near homes has been run by our county's Fire Safe Council. It depends on grants, so ask if it's open.
Prices and stumps
What does a typical tree removal cost?
Nationally, LawnStarter shows most jobs between $385 and $1,070, averaging $630. Expect more on steep lots or with big pines over the roof.
Is the stump included?
Not always. Ask the pro to list it on the quote. Grinding one stump runs about $131 to $438 nationally, LawnStarter says.
Do I get the price in writing?
You should. Ask for a written quote that says what's in it: the stump, cleanup, chipping and hauling.
Still have a question?
Give us a ring at (530) 316-5144, or use the estimate form. Home page: tree removal in Placerville.